In January-June Polyus increased gold output by 12%, to 938 thousand ounces (29.17 tons), mostly thanks to the growth of manufacture at Olimpiada and Verninskoye deposits.
Gold sales increased by 17%, to 983 thousand ounces, including 71 thousand ounces in concentrate from Olimpiada.
Sales revenue reached $1.217 billion, up by 14%, at the average price of $1239 per ounce.
This year the company intends to obtain 2.075-2.025 million ounces of gold. The long-term goal is 2.7 million ounces by 2020. (Ukrainian metal)